Magic Fingers

Magic Fingers is an embodiment of Bali, as it is evident in how dominant the islands’ traditional instruments found in all tracks. So it is not surprising if this album is categorized as ethnic jazz. Besides composing his own songs, all of which are instrumentals, like in Magic Reong where he kicks out with a set of skillful guitar composition within rushed, or often irregular tempo, Balawan also sings several 80’s to 90’s Indonesia’s most favorite hits, like Arti Kehidupan, written by Oddie Agam. The deep flow of the song matches well with the subsiding album flow to idler session. Despite plain voice, Balawan pushes the uniqueness of the aloofness of his vocal to render harmony needed to ensure the continuity of the album.